Contact Information
| Phone: | (863) 859-0209 |
| Fax: | (863) 815-0470 |
| Monday: | 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM |
| Friday: | Closed |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
Meet the Tutors
Our Sylvan trained and certified tutors are dedicated to your child’s success. Working together with you, we will:
- Pinpoint your child’s learning needs using the Sylvan Skills Assessment®
- Develop a personalized learning plan based on your child’s goals
- Offer unique insights about what will work for your child
- Teach each lesson the way your child learns best
- Build a relationship with your child to provide learning that’s fun, engaging and rewarding
Neysha Rivera
Center Director
Neysha received her B.A. in Business Management in 2006. At Sylvan, she really enjoys learning about the programs we offer and how we can make a difference in a child's life while helping them reach their full potential. Originally from Boston, she moved to Florida in 2004 with her husband and two children in search of more sun. Her hobbies include interior design and taking her children to their soccer games.
Michelle Eddy
Director of Education
Michelle graduated from Southeastern University in 2006 with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She has taught at Sylvan for two and a half years. When Michelle is not working she enjoys reading, going to movies, and eating out. Michelle's favorite aspect of working at Sylvan is getting to know each of the students and watching their confidence grow as they begin to succeed.
Doloris Foster
Instructor
She got her M.A. degree in Reading from California State University. Her career included teaching K thru 3rd grades and as Reading Specialist. After 37 years in the public schools, she retired to Florida and has been with Sylvan as a Test Administrator, Updater, and as Director of Education. In her spare time she loves spending time with her family, reading, computers and sight seeing. Doloris wanted to be a teacher all her life. She says there’s nothing more rewarding than helping a child.
Aaron Helm
Insructor
Aaron moved to Florida in May of 1999. He is married to his wife Roxanne. Aaron graduated from AIU Magna com laude in June 2005 and started teaching at Lake Gibson Middle in September 2005 as an ESE teacher. His hobbies include collecting comics, movies, and superman memorabia.
Erica Bloompott
Teacher Assistant
Erica was born in Winter Haven, FL. She attends Lake Gibson High School in Lakeland. Erica has an older sister and a younger sister. She enjoys cooking and cake decorating. At home, Erica has a dog named Puppy and a cat named Pumpkin. Erica has always enjoyed working with children.
Sally Perez
Instructor
Sally Perez was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but moved to sunny Florida at the young age of 2. Sally is a graduate of the University of South Florida, where she earned a Bachelor's in Secondary Social Science Education. Sally has been teaching Reading and Dance at Berkley Charter Elementary for the past 3 years. During that time Sally has also become certified in Elementary Education, and has earned her reading endormsement. Sally has worked for Sylvan in Tampa, FL for 4 years. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, music, and Ballroom dancing.